“Thank you so much, Michele. You were the first person I rang (apart from my mum!) when I found out I had the role in Dirty Deeds. You are in my Oscar speech!”

Kestie Morassi: Star of Wolf Creek. Played Margaret in the Australian feature film Dirty Deeds opposite Toni Collette and Bryan Brown

“I attended Drama with a Difference as a student for some time and then returned to teach. I thoroughly enjoyed both experiences, and highly recommend the course.”

Jane Allsop: played Jo Parrish in Blue Heelers, and won Best New Talent at the 2000 logies

“These classes have given me the necessary confidence and skills to undertake professional work in this industry.”

Cassandra Magrath: Star of Wolf Creek. Played Miranda in Sea Change and Pi in Crash Zone

“Drama with a Difference has been providing students of all cultures with excellent drama classes over a number of years”

Charles Slucki, previously Head of Drama at Mount Scopus Memorial College and Sandringham Secondary College

“We have cast several actors who attend Drama with a Difference in lead roles in our television productions. Overall, these actors perform well at auditons and have a very natural feel, which the producers love.”

Jo Rippon, Melbourne Casting Consultant

“Michele's passion and dedication, coupled with her many years of experience make her one of the best teachers this country has to offer. She challenged me to go beyond myself, and inspired me.”

Stephen Pilkington – began in the Recreational Adult Class, transferred after a year to the professional class and has gone on to work in The West End in London with Vanessa Redgrave in Lady Windemere's fan. Currently studying in the USA and Russia.